Netflix's spy thriller Black Doves is officially returning for its second season on Thursday, November 5. The series first arrived in December 2024, earning a 92% critics' score and a 64% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What's new
Season 2 reunites the central characters after agents from the covert Black Doves group start getting murdered. The total episode count and runtime details are not specified in the source; please check the official notice for further broadcasting details.
About the series
The story follows Helen Webb, played by Keira Knightley, who is passing secret information from her nation to her covert employer. At the same time, her husband is launching a campaign for Prime Minister while completely unaware of her espionage work. Meanwhile, Sam Young, played by Ben Whishaw, has fallen from grace and takes on cheap hit jobs between drinking sessions in Soho bars. The duo must join forces again to protect themselves and the people close to them.
What to expect
Series creator Joe Barton returns as writer for the new season, which continues to feature a mix of action, comedy, and family drama. Directors Julian Farino and Kieron Hawkes direct the episodes. In addition to the returning lead stars, Season 2 expands its ensemble with several new cast members:
- Ambika Mod as Laila
- Neve Campbell as Cecile
- Sylvia Hoeks as Katia
- Babou Ceesay as Mr. Conteh
- Sam Riley as Patrick
- Goran Kostic as Alexei
- Samuel Barnett as Jerry
Source: netflix new series release - BingNews · Published October 12, 2026 · Photo by Teslariu Mihai on Unsplash